Two key appointments for Belvoir’s Central Office

July 14, 2014 - PRLog -- Belvoir would like to announce the appointment of new Recruitment Manager Andrew Smith and new Premises Coordinator Martin Bunney, both of whom recently joined the company’s Central Office team based in Grantham.

Andrew is passionate about the business opportunity that Belvoir represents and will be driving the recruitment of new franchise owners. Having previously been a residential property sales franchisee and with a background in property, he brings extensive experience to the group.

“I am looking forward to joining the team at Belvoir and helping to take the business forward,” says Andrew. “We are planning new strategies which will see us making the Belvoir Business Opportunity available to many more people.

“We want to show people just how good this opportunity is and that it is not only a genuine way to set up and run your own business, but also an investment that can cater for people wanting to grow a capital asset and build a substantial income. Couple this with a lettings market which is continuing to grow and shows no signs of abating and you have a very exciting proposition for people from all walks of life and sectors of industry.”

In addition to Andrew’s appointment, the team at Central Office have also welcomed on board new Premises Coordinator Martin Bunney who will be overseeing the office refits across the expanding network. He is also looking forward to being part of Belvoir’s exciting new phase of growth.

“I am here to help existing franchise owners make the transition to the new brand and I am committed to helping them carry out the refit with the least disruption and cost,” says Martin.

“Those franchise owners who have completed the rebranding are all really pleased with the results and have said that it has helped to improve their business.”

Martin has vast experience in property development, interior design and office refits, and has already signed off his first new Belvoir office in Ashton.

“Prior to joining Belvoir I had my own interior design and refit business for seven years,” says Martin.

“I also have a background in sales and marketing and am very aware of how important the brand is in helping people to grow their business.

“I signed the Belvoir Ashton office off in May and whilst I was there people were walking in off the street to see the new branding and compliment the team on how good the office looks.”

Commenting on the two new appointments Belvoir’s Director of Commercial and Franchising Dorian Gonsalves says, “In the past two years we have doubled the size of the support team at Belvoir's Central Office and this is testament to our commitment to growing and developing the network.

“Martin and Andrew both have years of experience in the property market and are extremely skilled individuals. They are already working on some high profile projects, such as the rollout of Belvoir's new office rebranding across the network, and the recruitment of franchise owners for many more new territories that have been identified across the UK. We wish them every success for the future."

• Belvoir now has more than 160 offices nationwide. To find your nearest Belvoir office, visit www.belvoirlettings.com

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NOTES TO EDITORS

·       Belvoir was founded in February 1995 by Mike and Stephanie Goddard. Its Central Office is in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

·       Mike was chairman of the bfa for three consecutive years and was then Director of International Affairs.

·       Dorian Gonsalves, Director of Commercial and Franchising, also sits on the Board of the Property Ombudsman.

·       Belvoir is a founder member of the SAFEagent Kitemark scheme, which is fully supported by NALS. SAFEagent promotes client money protection (CMP) and provides consumers with a clear message on those agents they should do business with.

·       Belvoir was officially awarded the Best Lettings Agency Franchise – Gold Award at the 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2010 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times & The Times. Belvoir also won the Silver Award in 2011.

·       Belvoir was voted Best Large Lettings Chain at the Estate & Letting Agent Awards (ESTAs) 2013, which was hosted by Phil Spencer, along with six franchisees winning awards for their customer service. This year Belvoir won the Silver Award.

·       Belvoir successfully listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on 21^st February, 2012.

For further information, or to request an interview with a Belvoir Lettings expert, please contact Sanchia Gorner, tel: 01780 749049/07912 558308 or email: sgorner@bylinesuk.com